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The Regional Center Of The East Bay

"The Regional Center of the East Bay supports persons with developmental disabilities and their families with the tools needed to achieve lives of quality and satisfaction, and builds partnerships that result in inclusive communities" (RCEB, www.rceb.org)

The California Department Of Rehabilitation

"The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities." (DOR, www.rehab.cahwnet.gov)

Disability Rights California

"The vision of Disability Rights California is a barrier free, inclusive world that values diversity, culture and each individual. In this world all people with disabilities have equality, dignity, power, freedom of choice, independence, and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Our work in 2007 reflects these values." (DRC, www.pai-ca.org)

The California Department Of Developmental Services

"The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions." (DDS, www.dds.ca.gov)

East Bay Innovations

"Many of the links below are referred to as “generic services”, which means that they are available to more than just people considered to have developmental disabilities. For example, many affordable housing programs are available to all people who are low-income -- and programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)are available to people who are low-income, disabled and live in their own home or their family’s home."
(EBI, www.eastbayinnovations.com/pages/resources/)

Disable Student Sevices, Contra Costa College

"The mission of Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Contra Costa College is to provide support services, specialized instruction, and educational accommodations to students with disabilities so that they can participate as fully and benefit as equitably from the college experience as their non-disabled peers" (DSPS, Contra Costa College, www.contracosta.edu)

Provider's Time To Care Senior Companion

"Our company is honored to care for seniors and thankful for the trust many families have granted us. We know it is no easy decision to select the right personal attendants for you or loved ones. But rest assure, you are in good hands. Our commitment of responsibility is taken seriously and we will provide our services with great dedication. You and your family expect caring services, and you will receive them" (PTCSC, www.ptcseniorcare.com)

Morphing Mariana

"You will want to get to know this fantastic woman. She writes poetry and novels. She’s a Quaker and a member of Berkeley Friends Meeting. She loves to swim in warm water and bike by the bay. She is active in East Bay Alternatives to Violence Project." (http://marianaruybalid.wordpress.com )